A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Packed with practical examples, research-based strategies, and stories, any educator can find the most effective way to personalize learning. Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? Join the revolution.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

Adapted from an article I co-authored, Real-World Ready: Leveraging Digital Tools Digital tools are transforming essential elements of the education space. This is true for both online classrooms as well as “blended” classrooms, those integrating online and digital tools into a traditional learning setting.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

However, the significance of relational learning extends beyond the academic realm, as it emphasizes cultivating relationships among students and educators centered on trust. To implement relational learning effectively, educators must prioritize establishing positive relationships within the classroom.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

15 Alternatives To Report Cards In The K-12 Classroom by TeachThought Staff Like lunchboxes (or brown paper sacks), field trips, and textbooks, report cards are iconic–symbols of traditional classrooms and traditional approaches to education. Develop students’ reflective and critical thinking skills.

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TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. Terry Heick said: “To be a little more abstract, a good question causes thinking–more questions.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. Not only do students fight this technique at first, but so do parents.

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TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Understanding AI Concepts Start by helping students grasp core AI ideas like algorithms, data analysis, and pattern recognition through traditional teaching methods Analogies and Stories: Compare an algorithm to a recipe a chef follows, highlighting the step-by-step process. See also 10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education 2.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2016

You can gain the same skills — critical thinking, civics, writing — through different content that feels more relevant.”. We don’t have the traditional view that we’re somehow ‘letting these kids in’ to be influenced by us.”. So who is deemed deserving and capable of an honors education?” Things have really changed.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Here is a quick summary: D evelopment: As educators we must always model life-long learning for our students and continually pursue avenues for growth. Educators must diligently strive to eliminate the excuses, collaborate, and respect one another. You can read more about this initiative HERE.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These traditional approaches to review are problematic on three fronts. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. That is why I like having students design review and practice choice boards for each other as an alternative to the traditional study guide.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams. But even fans of administering oral exams admit a major drawback: They’re time-consuming, and take a lot out of educators. Even so, some educators have been giving the oral exam a try.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Be a continuous and curious learner This is a no-brainer for educators.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

They say the more relevant content offers a highly engaging entry point to STEM, especially for students who have been turned off by traditional math courses. skilled in statistical analysis, computer programming and critical thinking. Related: COLUMN: How can we improve math education in America? So do at least 99.8

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force. In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2017

Since this was a violation of school policy I immediately confiscated the device, as this is what I thought I was supposed to do to ensure a school culture free from distraction and solely focused on traditional learning. The hard, but needed, work is taking a critical lens to our work before and after embracing a mindset shift.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I often feel these traditional pastimes are less attractive than the pull of the screen. As I write this, I do appreciate the irony of the tech enthusiast educator resenting my own children’s clear adoration of technology. In the context of education, it’s crucial that we question why we are using technology.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 11, 2018

It’s not until the second-period bell rings, however, that you begin to see how different this is from a traditional psychology course. The class combines the academic rigor of AP Psychology with hands-on experience in the field of forensics, the latter as a state-approved career and technical education (CTE) course.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2023

Public education in America is under attack on multiple fronts. The toxic and ominous polarization of our politics has arrived in our school board meetings, and educators are getting pummeled by accusations that they are brainwashing children into believing “woke” ideologies. These goals become a priority at every school, every day.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

For example, South Fayette Township School District implemented computational thinking projects at every grade level, and Piedmont City School District uses competency-based learning so students can work at their own pace. Yet as schools break away from traditional models of education, new challenges emerge.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. In addition, it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills – all of which are essential for lifelong learning and success beyond school.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

This week marks National Arts in Education Week , a time for us to highlight the transformative power of the arts in education. Arts education for all students is fundamental to a well-rounded education. No matter the path, arts education provides a way to creative careers of the future.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. You are still a thinking and feeling human being! You should never give up your voice and replace it with AI.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? There are so many aspects of an architect’s job that serve as important reminders for us as educators about how to approach our design work. What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What if you want to see what your students are doing on those screens in the traditional classroom? Educators can apply this knowledge, guiding students toward the intended learning goal by providing feedback and encouragement. Bring It All Together As classroom educators, we are true problem solvers.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2024

Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests. McWilliams, of ETS, says she’s had a “mindset shift” in the past year about how she thinks about AI in testing.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, teachers who love the station rotation model may want to experiment with a fun variation of the traditional design of a rotation. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations. When Should Teachers Use This Strategy?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. These educational practices can be powerful tools for information retrieval. quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., lectures)” (p.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We still need the traditional algebra-to-calculus curriculum for students who are intending a STEM major,” said Gary Martin, a professor of mathematics education at Auburn University in Alabama who led the team that conducted this survey of college professors. But that’s maybe 20 percent. “But But that’s maybe 20 percent.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2024

As educators, the fate of tomorrow’s change-makers rests in our hands, and it is our goal to rear the next generation of successful thinkers. There is no better way to teach students to think than to encourage them to wrestle with the sort of complex ideas that we find in time-tested literature. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. Why does creativity matter?

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2020

As closures stretched on for weeks and reopening seemed increasingly distant, Shelby County educators had to shift gears. Now, as the district prepares for classes next fall, educators widely see project-based learning as a model to prioritize. Their experience with remote learning helped when schools closed because of the coronavirus.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But it’s not because students aren’t good at critical thinking, argues Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. The result is the book “ Verified: How to think straight, get duped less and make better decisions about what to believe online.”

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Screenshot courtesy of Gregory Kestin) We are still in the early days of understanding the promise and peril of using generative AI in education. PS2 Pal was also instructed to encourage students to think and give it a try themselves before revealing the answer. Kestin doesn’t deliver traditional lectures.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. It can bring traditional textbooks to life by adding interactive elements like videos, models or supplementary information to printed pages. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

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